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October 15, 2012 11:40 AM

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia wipes his face after Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante scored in the first inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia wipes his face after Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante scored in the first inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches from the bench during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches from the bench during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

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Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer salutes after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. less

Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer salutes after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

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New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez cannot make a play on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the fifth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. less

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez cannot make a play on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the fifth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. less

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia watches after Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two run home run in the fourth during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia watches after Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two run home run in the fourth during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

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Detroit Tigers' Avisail Garcia's RBI single makes it past New York Yankees' CC Sabathia in the third inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers' Avisail Garcia's RBI single makes it past New York Yankees' CC Sabathia in the third inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leaves home plate after striking out to end the third inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. less

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leaves home plate after striking out to end the third inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

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From left, Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, Phil Coke and Jhonny Peralta celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) less

From left, Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, Phil Coke and Jhonny Peralta celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts to the final out against the New York Yankees at Game 4 of the American League championship series, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) less

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts to the final out against the New York Yankees at Game 4 of the American League championship series, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, rear, Phil Coke, center and Jhonny Peralta (27)celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, rear, Phil Coke, center and Jhonny Peralta (27)celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano leaves the dugout after Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and moves on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) less

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano leaves the dugout after Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and moves on to the ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke gives himself a celebratory dousing in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. less

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke gives himself a celebratory dousing in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, ... more

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. less

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The ... more

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke and teammates celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The move on to the World Series. less

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke and teammates celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The move on to the World ... more

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke celebrates after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series.

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke celebrates after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the World Series. less

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in ... more

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez flies out in the sixth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez flies out in the sixth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez listens to a question from the media before Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez listens to a question from the media before Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio

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New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez reacts after striking out ending the game as Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila leaves home plate at Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez reacts after striking out ending the game as Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila leaves home plate at Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

Photo: Carlos Osorio, AP

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Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez for the final out during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez for the final out during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

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Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander returns to the mound after New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. less

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander returns to the mound after New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, ... more

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Miguel Cabrera #24 and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they 2-1 against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** less

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Miguel Cabrera #24 and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they 2-1 against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship ... more

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander congratulates first baseman Prince Fielder after New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez grounded out to Fielder in the seventh inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. less

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander congratulates first baseman Prince Fielder after New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez grounded out to Fielder in the seventh inning during Game 3 of the American League championship ... more

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Raul Ibanez #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after he struck out for the final out of the game against the Detroit Tigers during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. less

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Raul Ibanez #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after he struck out for the final out of the game against the Detroit Tigers during game three of the American League Championship ... more

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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Phil Coke #40 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. less

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Phil Coke #40 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in ... more

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez makes a play on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez makes a play on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP

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New York Yankees' Robinson Cano blows a bubble as he waits to hit in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) less

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano blows a bubble as he waits to hit in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. (AP ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a home run in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a home run in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Miguel Cabrera #24 (R) and Delmon Young #21 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 3-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Miguel Cabrera #24 (R) and Delmon Young #21 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 3-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship Series ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees strikes out for the final out of the game against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees strikes out for the final out of the game against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Two fans of the New York Yankees look on dejected after the Yankees lost 3-0 against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Two fans of the New York Yankees look on dejected after the Yankees lost 3-0 against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: (L-R) Miguel Cabrera #24 and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 3-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: (L-R) Miguel Cabrera #24 and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 3-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: The New York Yankees look on dejected against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: The New York Yankees look on dejected against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson to end Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 3-0. less

Detroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson to end Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers defeated the ... more

A New York Yankees fan reacts to the team's 3-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

A New York Yankees fan reacts to the team's 3-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

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New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki watches the final inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers won 3-0.

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki watches the final inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers won 3-0.

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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila catches a foul ball by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira for the final out in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. less

Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila catches a foul ball by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira for the final out in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees looks on dejected against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees looks on dejected against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game by umpire Jeff Nelson out of the game in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game by umpire Jeff Nelson out of the game in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees can't make a play on a foul ball hit by Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees can't make a play on a foul ball hit by Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning during Game Two of the American League ... more

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues with umpire Jeff Nelson in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues with umpire Jeff Nelson in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, second from left, reacts after umpire Jeff Nelson called Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. New York Yankees' Jayson Nix is at right. less

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, second from left, reacts after umpire Jeff Nelson called Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship ... more

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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante dives back into second as New York Yankees' Robinson Cano reaches to tag him in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. Infante was called safe on the play by umpire Jeff Nelson. less

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante dives back into second as New York Yankees' Robinson Cano reaches to tag him in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New ... more

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New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reaches for a foul ball hit by Detroit Tigers's Delmon Young in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reaches for a foul ball hit by Detroit Tigers's Delmon Young in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

Photo: Matt Slocum, AP

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Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after striking out in the seventh inning during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after striking out in the seventh inning during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees reacts after he struck out in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees reacts after he struck out in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at ... more

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New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda throws in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda throws in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout after striking out in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout after striking out in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

Photo: Matt Slocum, AP

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New York Yankees' manager Joe Girardi listens to a question during a press conference before Game 2 of the American League championship series between the Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. less

New York Yankees' manager Joe Girardi listens to a question during a press conference before Game 2 of the American League championship series between the Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, ... more

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Trainer Steve Donohue, left, and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, help Yankees' Derek Jeter off the field after he injured himself during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. less

Trainer Steve Donohue, left, and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, help Yankees' Derek Jeter off the field after he injured himself during Game 1 of the American League championship series against ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees is tended to by trainer Steve Donohue (L), manager Joe Girardi (C), Robinson Cano #24 and Brett Gardner #11 (R) of the New York Yankees after Jeter hurt his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees is tended to by trainer Steve Donohue (L), manager Joe Girardi (C), Robinson Cano #24 and Brett Gardner #11 (R) of the New York Yankees after ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees reacts after he injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs out to the field during introductions against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees runs out to the field during introductions against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Raul Ibanez #27 of the New York Yankees hits a 2-run home run in the bottom the ninth inning off of Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX*** less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Raul Ibanez #27 of the New York Yankees hits a 2-run home run in the bottom the ninth inning off of Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League ... more

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New York Yankees Raul Ibanez, right, and Mark Teixeira celebrate after Ibanez hit a two-run home run in Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. less

New York Yankees Raul Ibanez, right, and Mark Teixeira celebrate after Ibanez hit a two-run home run in Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 , Raul Ibanez #27 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after Ibanez hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning againnst the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 , Raul Ibanez #27 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after Ibanez hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning againnst the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Ichiro Suzuki #31 of the New York Yankees hits a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Ichiro Suzuki #31 of the New York Yankees hits a 2-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship ... more

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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after striking out in the ninth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. Detroit Tigers catcher is Gerald Laird. less

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after striking out in the ninth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. Detroit ... more

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Derek Lowe wipes his face after leaving the game in the eighth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. less

New York Yankees relief pitcher Derek Lowe wipes his face after leaving the game in the eighth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, ... more

New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte wipes his brow during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York.

New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte wipes his brow during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York.

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Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after hitting a run scoring single in the sixth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. less

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after hitting a run scoring single in the sixth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in ... more

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers scores on a RBI single by Prince Fielder #28 in the top of the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers scores on a RBI single by Prince Fielder #28 in the top of the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the American ... more

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New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki bunts against the Detroit Tigers during Game 2 of baseball's American League championship series, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers won 3-0. (AP Photo/The Record of Bergen County, Tyson Trish) ONLINE OUT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO ARCHIVING; MANDATORY CREDIT less

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki bunts against the Detroit Tigers during Game 2 of baseball's American League championship series, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers won 3-0. (AP Photo/The Record of ... more

Photo: Tyson Trish, AP

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